Director, External Reporting and Technical Accounting Leader

TIAA•Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The External Reporting and Technical Accounting Director leads a team of experienced accounting professionals responsible for the preparation of Nuveen's quarterly and annual financial statements, as well as providing technical accounting guidance on complex transactions. This role holds end-to-end accountability for the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of external financial reporting in accordance with GAAP and applicable regulatory requirements, and provides strategic accounting support on mergers, acquisitions, and other complex business transactions.

Requirements

5+ years of controls, audit, accounting, or finance experience.
Demonstrated experience in external financial reporting and technical on complex transactions including mergers and acquisitions

Nice To Haves

7+ years of controls, audit, accounting, or finance experience.
CPA or equivalent professional designation preferred

Responsibilities

Leads the team responsible for the preparation and review of Nuveen's quarterly and annual audited financial statements, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and conformance with U.S. GAAP, IFRS and internal reporting standards, and ensuring all deliverables are produced on a timely basis in accordance with established reporting calendars.
Coordinates with external auditors, legal, tax, and other key stakeholders to facilitate a well-controlled and efficient audit and reporting cycle.
Serves as the organization's primary technical accounting resource, providing authoritative guidance and thought and strategic leadership on the accounting implications of complex transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, restructurings, new product launches, and other non-routine business activities.
Leads technical accounting assessments for proposed and executed transactions, researching relevant accounting literature, documenting conclusions in formal accounting memos, and communicating findings clearly to finance leadership and other key stakeholders.
Monitors and evaluates the impact of emerging accounting standards and regulatory developments issued by FASB, SEC, and other standard-setting bodies, advising senior leadership on implications for Nuveen's financial reporting and proactively driving implementation efforts.
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